What Do Engineers Do?

You are here

Interdisciplinary undergraduate program that combines an engineering foundation with business (supply chain management or business law), packaging, telecommunications, computer science, or technical sales courses. Students have a strong understanding of the interplay between engineering and business.

Civil Engineers serve society by designing the built environment and managing the natural environment. You will learn to plan, design, and construct civil works like highways, water and wastewater systems, tunnels, dams, buildings, and bridges.

Computer science deals with information and computation. It is also the art and science of designing, implementing, testing, and maintaining complex software systems for a variety of areas including business, engineering, and gaming.

Environmental Engineers are involved in water and air pollution control, recycling, waste disposal, and public health issues. Environmental engineers conduct hazadardous-waste management studies in which they evaluate the significance of the hazard, advise on its treatment and containment, and develop regulations to prevent mishaps.

Mechanical Engineering applies fundamental principles of mechanics and thermodynamics to design. Mechanical engineers are involved in the design, manufacture, and testing of essentially every product of modern society.